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DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

by Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Published by Jonathan Cape. circa. 1994

Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper. Danny lives with his father in an old gypsy caravan behind their own filling station. When he is 9 he discovers his father has a deep, dark secret that leads them on a dangerous and thrilling adventure. A newly illustrated edition of this classic tale, superbly complemented by subtle and evocative drawings. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 9.5 x 6.25". 223 pages.

2nd printing. Bumping to spine and corners. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Browning to page edges. Dustwrapper is edge worn and chipped. Wrapper is faded to spine.

ISBN: 0224037498
Stock no. 1407066

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Contents

  • A marvellous mechanic, a brilliant story-teller, a genius at kites, Danny thinks his is the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. He looked after him as a baby when his mother died and brought him up in the old gypsy caravan parked behind their own filling-station. When Danny is nine he discovers that his father has a deep, dark secret that leads them on a dangerous and thrilling adventure.

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